Opeth

[Assassin]

Thanks to BigDave, I have discovered the amazingness of Blackwater Park. I love the balance between the death metal vocals and heaviness, and the mellow, acoustic progressive style. It works so effectively, this is an album I could listen to any time.

So, which Opeth album should I check out next? Damnation was the first one I heard and I really wasn't that keen, so exclude that one.

Thanks in advance people.

[333tone]

i liked Ghost Reveries a lot. this album has some heavy stuff, but there are mellow songs too. Opeth have a great talent in changing the tempo, the mood of their songs... Ghost of perdition is a grat song!

[Assassin]

That's their latest album isn't it? Ok I'll download some songs from it and have a listen. Thanks a lot 333tone, karma for you. Have you heard any of their other albums?

[333tone]

yeah, it's their latest. i've heard Blackwater Park, and i agree with you. lately i heard Deliverance(2002), it's heavy too. the album that made them "famous" is their third, My Arms, Your Harse(had very good reviews). Still Life(1999) had even more progressive influences. in my opinion Opeth are a leading force in progressive death metal. and they've been a band since 1990

[Assassin]

Thanks for the info dude! I'm downloading some of their stuff now, I'll check out Deliverance too.

[333tone]

no problem, thanks for the karma

[Azwethinkweiz]

I'm digging Ghost Reveries alot. Great album.
It's a little hard getting used to the growling, but I love the way he switches between the deep growls to the melodic singing.

I'm hearing alot of Porcupine Tree in their music.

[Paint Your Lips]

Seeing them on Roskilde. Should be fun.

[Assassin]

I'm digging Ghost Reveries alot. Great album.
It's a little hard getting used to the growling, but I love the way he switches between the deep growls to the melodic singing.

I'm hearing alot of Porcupine Tree in their music.

I love the death growl he uses, I dunno how to explain it, it's harsh but relaxing at the same time... Especially the way he switches it up as you said, it's really effective. Oh and I read that someone from Porcupine Tree produced Blackwater Park, hence you being able to hear their influence in Opeth's music.

I've been getting into progressive rock/metal lately, so I've been meaning to check out some Porcupine Tree actually. Could you recommend an album of theirs I should listen to first?

[Azwethinkweiz]

In Absentia is their best album imo. A true masterpiece.

Deadwing and Lightbulb Sun are also excellent albums.

[Assassin]

Thanks man, karma for your help.

[Chrisbo]

Blackwater Park is an absolute masterpiece in my opinion! It's one of the most satisfying progressive albums you can find, everything flows well together, it's just awesome! Ghost Reveries is cool as well, but Blackwater Park is what I'd tell people to check out if they want to get into Opeth! And yeah, Steve Wilson from Porcupine Tree produced Blackwater Park, Deliverance and Damnation.

[yoda on mars]

opeth? aren't they some nu-metal band?

[Chrisbo]

Far from it my man! I think you're getting mixed up with Otep!

[Azwethinkweiz]

opeth? aren't they some nu-metal band?

ha!

[yoda on mars]

Far from it my man! I think you're getting mixed up with Otep!

oh, yeah, maybe anyways, are they cool? I'll check them out.

[Chrisbo]

Opeth are a fucking great band! I would seriously recommend you check them out! If you want to hear what they're like then check out their my space, they've got two of their best songs up there "The Drapery Falls" and "Bleak"

http://www.myspace.com/opeth

And here's some fan spaces

http://www.myspace.com/opethianfrost

http://www.myspace.com/opethtribute

[yoda on mars]

"the drappery falls" is such great song. amazing! I love it! KK!

[yoda on mars]

could someone upload BLACKWATER PARK?

[Chrisbo]

could someone upload BLACKWATER PARK?

I would if I had the time man, but these days I hardly get onto the computer at home! Glad you dig 'The Drapery Falls' though man, there was a point when I just couldnt stop listening to that song!